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Low food security associated with metabolic syndrome among reproductive aged Hispanic population
: Low food security associated with metabolic syndrome among reproductive aged Hispanic population a study suggests.
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Common CPR questions answered by doctors
A cardiologist and emergency physician from the University of Michigan Health answer key questions about CPR.
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How seeing corpses reduces the lifespan of flies
A study led by the University of Michigan Medical School finds a link between death perception and reduced aging in flies.
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‘Concerning’ CT scans may cause unnecessary hospitalization for some pulmonary embolism patients
Michigan Medicine research finds that some patients with PE, a blood clot in one or more pulmonary arteries, may be hospitalized unnecessarily due to computed tomography, or CT, imaging results rather than clinical risk factors.
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Research hints at how fungus farming ants keep their gardens healthy
Investigators find that these specific ants sniff out diseased fungus by detecting chemicals called peptaibols.
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In academic hospitals, study finds these groups disproportionately affected by workplace mistreatment
A study finds that women, racial and ethnic minorities, and individuals identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer are disproportionately affected by workplace mistreatment in academic medicine, and this mistreatment negatively impacts their mental health.
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Health policy needs data. How can researchers help?
Tips and advice for translating health research findings into relevant, timely and compelling information
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Hiking Patagonia after spine surgery
Despite undergoing a spinal laminectomy surgery, a 73-year-old individual successfully completed a trip to Patagonia just three months later. Read about their inspiring journey and the exceptional care they received at University of Michigan Health.
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Rare congenital heart disease no match for one mother
For a rare heart condition, finding and getting to the right team of specialists at Michigan Medicine saved her life, and her chance to have kids.
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Excess physical activity can cause strain in young feet
New research from Michigan Medicine shows that excessive physical activity during summer sports can lead to weakened tendons and bones in children. It is crucial to balance activity with rest to prevent injury.
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During the pandemic, hospital transfers were complex and distressing
A study from the University of Michigan Center for Bioethics & Social Sciences in Medicine examined the factors that went into this decision-making—and the moral distress that often resulted from it.
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A promising new target for antibiotics
A promising target for new and improved antibiotics are riboswitches, small stretches of RNA that regulate a process necessary for the production of proteins by the bacterial cell.
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A new life after stroke
A 34-year-old mom of two was able to recover after receiving life-saving stroke care, including treatment for a hole in her heart, at Sparrow Health System, part of U-M Health.
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Research sheds light on low rates of genetic testing for cancer
Research finds genetic testing for cancer can bring more knowledge to patients and their relatives, but not many people get it done.
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Fighting back against Parkinson's disease
The program, held at TITLE Boxing Club in Ann Arbor, is an affiliate of Rock Steady Boxing, a national nonprofit organization. Boxing helps patients with dopamine regulation, strength, stamina and camaraderie.
